Profile picture of IOL
Two-time Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok captain Siya Kolisi was on Tuesday named in TIME Magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people of 2024 ... Show more   #rugby   #rugbyworldcup   #Springboks   #SiyaKolisi   #TimeMagazine
Profile picture of Africanews
Burna Boy, William Ruto land a spot on ‘TIME’ 2024 Most Influential People | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/18/burna-boy-william-ruto-land-a-spot-on-time-2024-most-influential-people/
Burna Boy, William Ruto land a spot on ‘TIME’ 2024 Most Influential People ...
Profile picture of IOL
Springboks, Siya Kolisi miss out at Laureus Awards as Novak Djokovic triumphs: Spain Women’s football team beat the Rugby World Cup-winning Springboks and ...
iol.co.za/sport/rugby/springboks/springboks-siya-kolisi-miss-out-at-laureus-awards-as-novak-djokovic-triumphs-ad26bfe0-f2bd-4a2e-9265-2bb79e83962a
Springboks, Siya Kolisi miss out at Laureus Awards as Novak Djokovic ...
Quick Glance: Awards for Bonmati and Djokovic at Laureus Awards
  • Spain's Aitana Bonmati, a midfielder and World Cup winner, was named Sportswoman of the Year, while Novak Djokovic from Serbia received the top men's award at the Laureus ceremony on Monday.

  • Tom Brady presented Djokovic with his fifth Laureus Award following an impressive 2023 performance, including winning the U.S. Open and tying Margaret Court's record for 24 Grand Slam titles.

  • Jude Bellingham was honored as the Breakthrough Player of the Year, and Simone Biles took home the Comeback of the Year award.

  • Nominees for the Laureus World Sports Awards are chosen by global media, with the winners selected by the 69 members of the Laureus World Sports Academy.
Profile picture of TimesLIVE
Kolisi, Etzebeth, Tau, Neuschäfer, Steyn up for prizes at SA Sports Awards: Springbok stars Eben Etzebeth and Siya Kolisi and Bafana Bafana attacker Percy Tau ...
timeslive.co.za/sport/2024-04-18-kolisi-etzebeth-tau-neuschfer-steyn-up-for-prizes-at-sa-sports-awards/
Kolisi, Etzebeth, Tau, Neuschäfer, Steyn up for prizes at SA Sports Awards
Profile picture of USA Today
Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes lands on cover for Time 100 most influential people of 2024
usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2024/04/17/patrick-mahomes-max-verstappen-aja-wilson-time-100/73353425007/
Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes lands on cover for Time 100 most influential ...
Profile picture of RFI
International sports stars join forces in Paris to promote peace: Former footballer Didier Drogba joined South Africa's rugby World Cup-winning captain Siya ...
rfi.fr/en/sports/20240406-international-sports-stars-join-forces-in-paris-to-promote-peace
International sports stars join forces in Paris to promote peace
Profile picture of IOL
Siya Kolisi says he accepts he will lose Springbok captaincy: Two-time Rugby World Cup winning Springbok skipper Siya Kolisi says he accepts that will lose the ...
iol.co.za/sport/rugby/springboks/siya-kolisi-says-he-accepts-he-will-lose-springbok-captaincy-d7b45b71-628f-4ee0-9601-3965b18f9aea
Siya Kolisi says he accepts he will lose Springbok captaincy
Profile picture of TimesLIVE
LISTEN | ‘Siya Kolisi is not a hero’, says MK Party’s Bonginkosi Khanyile: Leader of the MK Party Youth League Bonginkosi Khanyile says Springbok captain Siya ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-03-12-listen-siya-kolisi-is-not-a-hero-says-mk-partys-bonginkosi-khanyile/
LISTEN | ‘Siya Kolisi is not a hero’, says MK Party’s Bonginkosi Khanyile
Profile picture of IOL
Speaking at a press conference in Cape Town, Erasmus said Kolisi's contract with French club Racing 92 did not prevent him from playing for his country and ... Show more   #rugby   #RassieErasmus   #SiyaKolisi
Profile picture of IOL
WATCH: Siya Kolisi says doing homework with your kids will humble you: Siya Kolisi admits that doing homework with his kids is more exhausting than training.
iol.co.za/lifestyle/family/parenting/watch-siya-kolisi-says-doing-homework-with-your-kids-will-humble-you-c2d0a616-2f33-431a-8d57-3e716e171f31
WATCH: Siya Kolisi says doing homework with your kids will humble you
Profile picture of TimesLIVE
Springboks and Siya Kolisi in line for top Laureus awards: The Springboks, who clinched back-to-back Rugby World Cup titles when they lifted the Webb Ellis Cup ...
timeslive.co.za/sport/rugby/2024-02-26-springboks-and-siya-kolisi-in-line-for-top-laureus-awards/
Springboks and Siya Kolisi in line for top Laureus awards
Profile picture of IOL
Siya Kolisi and his world champion Springboks will go up against Treble winners Manchester City for the Laureus World Team of the Year award ... Show more
Profile picture of Daily Maverick
South African sport on a high after four Laureus World Sports nominations: Athletes and organisations in South Africa have earned a record four nominations for ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-02-26-south-african-sport-on-a-high-after-four-laureus-world-sports-nominations/
South African sport on a high after four Laureus World Sports nominations
Profile picture of TimesLIVE
Rub of the greenback: neighbours call golf club’s development plan a rough deal: Proposed multistorey retirement village will handicap their expensive views ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/news/2024-01-28-rub-of-the-greenback-neighbours-call-golf-clubs-development-plan-a-rough-deal/
Rub of the greenback: neighbours call golf club’s development plan a rough ...
Profile picture of Daily Maverick
SA Person of the Year: The humble Springboks captain Siya Kolisi: In some ways, the Bok skipper is the moral compass of South Africa.
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-12-30-sa-person-of-the-year-the-humble-springboks-captain-siya-kolisi/
SA Person of the Year: The humble Springboks captain Siya Kolisi
Quick Glance: SA Person of the Year: Siya Kolisi, the Modest Springboks Captain
  • During a press conference in Marseille, a reporter asked Siya Kolisi if he is one of the most important figures in Africa.

  • Journalists, with little knowledge of rugby, recognized Kolisi as one of the most significant voices and faces in Africa.

  • Kolisi displayed humility and deep care for family, faith, team, and country.

  • Kolisi's remarkable life story inspires his team, making him a moral compass and beacon of hope for South Africa.
Profile picture of IOL
Siya Kolisi still dreams of Springboks, but aims to boost women’s game: Siya Kolisi was asked about the impact of the 2023 World Cup title, and he explained how ...
iol.co.za/sport/rugby/springboks/siya-kolisi-still-dreams-of-springboks-but-aims-to-boost-womens-game-6bd74eaa-f055-4996-8395-87228fc26d47
Siya Kolisi still dreams of Springboks, but aims to boost women’s game
Profile picture of TimesLIVE
WATCH | ‘Give everything you can and things will turn around’ — Siya Kolisi: "I still believe we can turn it around and I wish you all the best for the Afcon ...
timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2024-01-18-watch-give-everything-you-can-and-things-will-turn-around-siya-kolisi/
WATCH | ‘Give everything you can and things will turn around’ — Siya ...
Profile picture of IOL
The Year in Review, 2023: The top five men’s performances in sport: Frrom Novak Djokovic to Glen Maxwell, here are the top five men’s sporting performances in ...
iol.co.za/sport/the-year-in-review-2023-the-top-five-mens-performances-in-sport-d4c6be86-333e-480e-8e4a-178a3f2ab9c2
The Year in Review, 2023: The top five men’s performances in sport
Profile picture of TimesLIVE
WATCH | ‘Perfect’: Siya Kolisi eats snails in France — frog legs are next: Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has definitely traded pap and vleis for some interesting ...
timeslive.co.za/sport/rugby/2023-11-29-watch-perfect-siya-kolisi-eats-snails-in-france-frog-legs-are-next/
WATCH | ‘Perfect’: Siya Kolisi eats snails in France — frog legs are next
Profile picture of TimesLIVE
James Venter is winning respect at the Sharks filling Siya Kolisi’s huge boots: The World Cup-winning captain makes his way to Racing 92 in France
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times-daily/sport/2023-11-23-james-venter-is-winning-respect-at-the-sharks-filling-siya-kolisis-huge-boots/
James Venter is winning respect at the Sharks filling Siya Kolisi’s huge ...
Profile picture of TimesLIVE
‘I wouldn’t be alive today if I didn’t have rugby’, says Siya Kolisi: “We would smoke anything you could buy — petrol [and] anything in the townships ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/sport/2023-11-19-i-wouldnt-be-alive-today-if-i-didnt-have-rugby-says-siya-kolisi/
‘I wouldn’t be alive today if I didn’t have rugby’, says Siya Kolisi
Profile picture of TimesLIVE
WATCH | Rachel and Siya Kolisi sing ‘labafana aba wrongo’ as they search for a 'gwijo' team in France
timeslive.co.za/sport/rugby/2023-11-24-watch-rachel-and-siya-kolisi-sing-labafana-aba-wrongo-as-they-search-for-a-gwijo-team-in-france/
WATCH | Rachel and Siya Kolisi sing ‘labafana aba wrongo’ as they search ...
Profile picture of IOL
LIVE BLOG: WATCH: It’s Cape Town’s turn to welcome Springboks’ victory parade: Babelas for what? Springboks look fresh ahead of victory parade in Cape Town ...
iol.co.za/sport/rugby/rugby-world-cup-2023/live-blog-watch-its-cape-towns-turn-to-welcome-springboks-victory-parade-55314da7-2b25-465f-b56e-70bc6f9712cd
LIVE BLOG: WATCH: It’s Cape Town’s turn to welcome Springboks’ victory ...
Profile picture of Daily Maverick
Duane Vermeulen has done rugby proud, both on and off the field: The Springbok No 8 formally retired from all rugby this week after playing 76 Tests in the ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-11-12-duane-vermeulen-has-done-rugby-proud-both-on-and-off-the-field/
Duane Vermeulen has done rugby proud, both on and off the field
Profile picture of TimesLIVE
Bok World Cup winners lead SA Rugby Awards nominations for 2023: Five members of the Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok squad have been nominated for the coveted ...
timeslive.co.za/sport/rugby/2023-11-28-bok-world-cup-winners-lead-sa-rugby-awards-nominations-for-2023/
Bok World Cup winners lead SA Rugby Awards nominations for 2023
Profile picture of The Guardian
The year in World Cups: how Springboks won rugby’s battle of fine margins: South Africa and their inspirational captain, Siya Kolisi, won their three knockout ...
theguardian.com/sport/2023/dec/28/the-year-in-world-cups-how-springboks-won-rugbys-battle-of-fine-margins
The year in World Cups: how Springboks won rugby’s battle of fine margins
Profile picture of IOL
WATCH: Rugby World-Cup winning Springboks get roaring welcome in Soweto: Thousands of people gave Siya Kolisi’s Rugby World Cup-winning Springboks a roaring ...
iol.co.za/sport/rugby/springboks/watch-rugby-world-cup-winning-springboks-get-roaring-welcome-in-soweto-77eba868-41e2-4877-93b0-ded88685e2f1
WATCH: Rugby World-Cup winning Springboks get roaring welcome in Soweto
Profile picture of TimesLIVE
Profile picture of TimesLIVE
Meets the surgeons who had Siya Kolisi back in training a week after his knee op – and on the road to the World Cup, in the #SundayTimesZA tomorrow.
Profile picture of TimesLIVE
Profile picture of IOL
Quick Glance: Emotional Welcome: Rassie Erasmus greeted by thousands of South Africans
  • A massive crowd gathered at the airport before the Springbok team even landed.

  • Captain Siya Kolisi led the team wearing a South African flag around his neck.

  • The crowd chanted for Rassie Erasmus as he made his way through.

  • Springbok fans showed their support with flags and jerseys.
Profile picture of BBC News
Smith steers Harlequins to superb win in Paris: Harlequins fight back to beat Top 14 league leaders Racing 92 in a thrilling Investec Champions Cup match in ...
bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/67677561
Smith steers Harlequins to superb win in Paris
Profile picture of TimesLIVE
Boks, and South Africa, on top of the world ... again: The Springboks are on top of the rugby world but by a sliver.
timeslive.co.za/sport/rugby/2023-10-28-boks-and-south-africa-on-top-of-the-world-again/
Boks, and South Africa, on top of the world ... again
Profile picture of IOL
Quick Glance: A. Savea named World Rugby player of the year
  • Despite defeat, the 30-year-old was recognized as the top player by World Rugby.

  • The Hurricanes player led the All Blacks to a record win in the Rugby Championship.

  • He, along with T. Dusautoir, is the only player to win the award after losing a World Cup final.

  • Ireland's A. Farrell was named coach of the year after leading the team to a Six Nations Grand Slam.
Profile picture of TimesLIVE
Predictably, Cyril takes charge, in a Springbok victory he shed no sweat for: The desire to bask in the glory of the endeavours of others is a reflection of a ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/opinion-and-analysis/opinion/2023-11-05-predictably-cyril-takes-charge-in-a-springbok-victory-he-shed-no-sweat-for/
Predictably, Cyril takes charge, in a Springbok victory he shed no sweat ...
Profile picture of TimesLIVE
‘I haven’t thought about it’: Kolisi on retaining Bok captaincy: Siya Kolisi has not applied his mind to whether he wants to remain Springbok captain after ...
timeslive.co.za/sport/rugby/2023-10-31-i-havent-thought-about-it-kolisi-on-whether-he-still-wants-bok-captaincy/
‘I haven’t thought about it’: Kolisi on retaining Bok captaincy
Profile picture of Mail & Guardian
The Boks’ real gift to South Africa is leadership: Rugby has shown us what real leaders look like – leaders who will fight for the people they represent
mg.co.za/thoughtleader/2023-10-30-the-boks-real-gift-to-south-africa-is-leadership/
The Boks’ real gift to South Africa is leadership
Profile picture of Daily Maverick
All Blacks coach Foster questions Cane’s red card but denies it’s ‘sour grapes’: All Blacks captain Sam Cane became the first player in history to be red-carded ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-10-29-all-blacks-coach-foster-questions-canes-red-card-but-denies-its-sour-grapes/
All Blacks coach Foster questions Cane’s red card but denies it’s ‘sour ...
Profile picture of DW-TV
South Africa win World Cup: 'I can't believe what we did': South Africa has become the first men's side to win the rugby World Cup four times. In doing so ...
dw.com/en/south-africa-win-world-cup-i-cant-believe-what-we-did/a-67247908
South Africa win World Cup: 'I can't believe what we did'
Profile picture of TimesLIVE
Kolisi to Bok coach Nienaber: ‘I appreciate you, we love you as a team’: “It hasn't been an easy journey. I can't believe what we've achieved today ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times-daily/sport/2023-10-29-kolisi-to-bok-coach-nienaber-i-appreciate-you-we-love-you-as-a-team/
Kolisi to Bok coach Nienaber: ‘I appreciate you, we love you as a team’
Profile picture of TimesLIVE
Soweto one giant rolling maul as 'Siya and the boys' hit Vilakazi Street: Vilakazi Street in Soweto erupted in excitement when the Springbok bus arrived ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2023-11-02-soweto-one-giant-rolling-maul-as-siya-and-the-boys-hit-vilakazi-street/
Soweto one giant rolling maul as 'Siya and the boys' hit Vilakazi ...
Profile picture of TimesLIVE
WATCH | East London woman jumps to kiss Siya Kolisi and Manie Libbok: Some people in East London have posted messages apologising to Springbok captain Siya ...
timeslive.co.za/sport/rugby/2023-11-06-watch-east-london-woman-jumps-to-kiss-siya-kolisi-and-manie-libbok/
WATCH | East London woman jumps to kiss Siya Kolisi and Manie Libbok
Profile picture of IOL
Money talks: Here is what the Springboks earn outside of the national team: SA Rugby president Mark Alexander stated that while World Rugby does not provide cash ...
iol.co.za/news/money-talks-here-is-what-the-springboks-earn-outside-of-the-national-team-d530b480-f115-4092-aa79-f2d6e86c8854
Money talks: Here is what the Springboks earn outside of the national team
Profile picture of TimesLIVE
WATCH | Kolisi leads Bok heroes out to rapturous reception at OR Tambo: The Springboks returned home to a heroes' welcome at OR Tambo International Airport ...
timeslive.co.za/sport/rugby/2023-10-31-watch-kolisi-leads-bok-heroes-to-rapturous-reception-at-or-tambo/
WATCH | Kolisi leads Bok heroes out to rapturous reception at OR Tambo
Quick Glance: Rapturous Reception: Kolisi Leads Victorious Bok Heroes at OR Tambo
  • Siya Kolisi, the captain of the Springboks, arrives with the Webb Ellis Cup at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg on Tuesday.

  • The Boks landed in Johannesburg on Tuesday morning around 10am.

  • They went through customs and the luggage area, and were welcomed by a cheering crowd in a crowded arrivals hall.

  • After a nail-biting 12-11 win over New Zealand in Paris, the Springboks were once again crowned as the kings of rugby.
Profile picture of IOL
LIVE BLOG: WATCH - Springboks Rugby World Cup trophy tour reaches Joburg: The Springboks took two days off after arriving back in the country to a rapturous ...
iol.co.za/sport/rugby/rugby-world-cup-2023/live-blog-watch-springboks-rugby-world-cup-trophy-tour-reaches-joburg-f8b45fab-2462-4206-b311-9c327a5601af
LIVE BLOG: WATCH - Springboks Rugby World Cup trophy tour reaches Joburg
Profile picture of TimesLIVE
Baby on the way — Springbok Eben Etzebeth and his wife are expecting: Another baby Bok is on the way. Eben Etzebeth and his wife Anlia unveil their pregnancy.
timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2023-10-30-baby-on-the-way--springbok-eben-etzebeth-and-his-wife-are-expecting/
Baby on the way — Springbok Eben Etzebeth and his wife are expecting
Profile picture of IOL
WATCH: Crazed fan strikes again - this time it’s Manie Libbok in the firing line: There’s no doubt that the 26-year-old from Humansdorp was not expecting the ...
iol.co.za/sport/rugby/rugby-world-cup-2023/watch-crazed-fan-strikes-again-this-time-its-manie-libbok-in-the-firing-line-eac1bc62-1fc3-4337-94e4-e95001e550b6
WATCH: Crazed fan strikes again - this time it’s Manie Libbok in the ...
Profile picture of TimesLIVE
Siya’s wise words should resonate with all South Africans: Springbok rugby captain Siya Kolisi led his triumphant Springboks on a weeklong victory parade this ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/opinion-and-analysis/opinion/2023-11-05-siyas-wise-words-should-resonate-with-all-south-africans/
Siya’s wise words should resonate with all South Africans
Profile picture of The Irish Times
Ulster roar back into form to record famous victory over Racing 92: Resounding bonus-point victory for the northern province over French opposition
irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/2023/12/16/ulster-roar-back-into-form-to-record-famous-victory-over-racing-92/
Ulster roar back into form to record famous victory over Racing 92
Profile picture of Daily Maverick
Siya Kolisi and the Springboks kick off their winning tour in Pretoria: The Springboks started showing off the highly coveted Webb Ellis trophy at the Union ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-11-02-siya-kolisi-and-the-springboks-kick-off-their-winning-tour-in-pretoria/
Siya Kolisi and the Springboks kick off their winning tour in Pretoria
Profile picture of Mail & Guardian
Siya Kolisi is our own Babe Ruth: Rugby, represented by the Springboks, is the country’s most symbolic, just as baseball is to Americans. 
mg.co.za/editorial/2023-10-27-siya-kolisi-is-our-own-babe-ruth/
Siya Kolisi is our own Babe Ruth
Profile picture of Forbes Africa
ROAD TO THE TROPHY: ‘This was not about us as players. This victory was for every South African’
forbesafrica.com/sport/2023/12/15/road-to-the-trophy-this-was-not-about-us-as-players-this-victory-was-for-every-south-african/
ROAD TO THE TROPHY: ‘This was not about us as players. This victory was ...
Profile picture of TimesLIVE
South Africans call for holiday as they revel in World Cup success: South Africans woke up in a jubilant mood and with some sore heads on Sunday ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2023-10-30-south-africans-call-for-holiday-as-they-revel-in-world-cup-success/
South Africans call for holiday as they revel in World Cup success
Profile picture of TimesLIVE
WATCH | Mother of all celebrations as Boks victory tour thrills Capetonians: It was the mother of all celebrations as ecstatic fans in a sea of green and gold ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2023-11-03-mother-of-all-celebrations-as-boks-victory-tour-thrills-capetonians/
WATCH | Mother of all celebrations as Boks victory tour thrills ...
Profile picture of The Irish Times
RWC 2023: Victorious Springboks return home to rapturous welcome: Siya Kolisi has called on South Africa's rugby players to use their platform for good ...
irishtimes.com/video/sport/rugby/2023/10/31/rwc-2023-victorious-springboks-return-home-to-rapturous-welcome/
RWC 2023: Victorious Springboks return home to rapturous welcome
Profile picture of TimesLIVE
WATCH | New clips Jordie Barret show shaking Ramaphosa’s hand at RWC final: Siya Kolisi defended Barrett and ensured South Africans the All Blacks centre shook ...
timeslive.co.za/sport/rugby/2023-11-02-watch-new-clips-jordie-barret-show-shaking-ramaphosas-hand-at-rwc-final/
WATCH | New clips Jordie Barret show shaking Ramaphosa’s hand at RWC final
Profile picture of TimesLIVE
JONATHAN JANSEN | Tried and tested: the 7 lessons of Kolisian leadership: The Bok captain is one of the most impressive leaders I have ever observed
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times-daily/opinion-and-analysis/2023-11-01-jonathan-jansen-tried-and-tested-the-7-lessons-of-kolisian-leadership/
JONATHAN JANSEN | Tried and tested: the 7 lessons of Kolisian leadership